Amman, June 22 (Petra) - Department of Statistics (DoS) Director General Haider Freihat said on Monday the 2026 general population and housing census's completion rate in its third phase is at 90 percent.

He said at a regular meeting of the Census Media Committee on Monday that the census is proceeding according to schedule and at a rapid pace, predicting completion in the near future.

The target date for completing the current phase of the census runs until mid-July, with possible limited extensions in some areas or neighborhoods, which is normal in such large-scale field operations, Freihat pointed out.

He said several governorates have completed the census entirely, reaching 100 percent, while Amman remains one of the areas that required additional effort due to population density and vast geographical area.

However, the process is proceeding smoothly and according to plan.

The DoS head said his department continues to hold coordination meetings with governors and executive councils in various governorates, including Aqaba, Ma'an, Irbid, Jerash, Ajloun, and the capital, Amman, in addition to Balqa tomorrow.

Meetings in the remaining governorates will be wrapped up in the coming weeks, he added, stressing that such meetings aim to enhance institutional coordination and explain the census requirements and the roles of official bodies in its success.

//Petra//SS